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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.66, 166.02 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.66, 166.02 and 72.21 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.66 : 166.02 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.66/166.02 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.66x = 166.02 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.66x = 11,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,988.30/110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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